Hagen To Host First Game For Hungry Germany

Hagen-born Per Günther is looking forward to representing Germany in front of his hometown crowd

Germany have announced that their first Qualifying Round game for EuroBasket 2013 in Slovenia will be held in Hagen on 18 August against Luxembourg.

One up-and-coming player who has strong ties to the city is very hopeful of being in the national side for the occasion.

Per Gunther, who played for BBV Hagen and Phoenix Hagen before leaving for Ulm three seasons ago, would love the opportunity to run onto the court for new coach Svetislav Pesic this summer and especially for the opener.

"I think it's great that an international game is already taking place in Hagen and I hope that I can be there," Gunther said.

"To make an appearance in the national jersey in Hagen is always special for me."

A 1.84m point guard, the 24-year-old Gunther plays big minutes for Ulm, the surprise package in this season's BEKO BBL, and averages 8.5 points, 2.6 assists per game.